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Board NewsPublic Meeting of Plainfield Board of Education

November 20, 2007

After each monthly Business Meeting of the Plainfield Board of Education, I will draft and post on the Plainfield PublicSchools’ Website an executive summary of the major resolutions approved by the Board. This is done in an effort to keep

individuals who are unable to attend these public meetings abreast of the resolutions made by our Board each monthbefore the minutes are officially approved by the Board at the next business meeting. Please be advised that a completelisting of the approved minutes for the November 20, 2007 meeting will be available the day after the December Businessmeeting.

Louis M. RiveraOffice of Community Relations

The next Business Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday December 18, 2007.Location is to be determined



Business Meeting -3- November 20, 2007

VII. REMARKS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

VIII. REMARKS FROM THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

IX. REMARKS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

X. REPORT OF DELEGATES/LEGISLATIVE REPORT

XI. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Members of the public in attendance will have an opportunity to address the Board during this period of themeeting. Members of the public may speak once for a maximum period of three minutes by the clock; this time is

nontransferable by one individual to another. No extension of the three-minute time limit will be granted.

XII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The Board Secretary presents the following minutes:

September 4, 2007 Policy Committee MeetingOctober 2, 2007 Policy Committee MeetingOctober 9, 2007 Work and Study MeetingOctober 16, 2007 Business MeetingOctober 29, 2007 Special Meeting (Executive Session)

November 13, 2007 Work and Study Meeting

as printed for Board adoption.




XIII. REPORT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

“The Board of Education of the City of Plainfield reaffirms its commitment to ensure that the districtprovides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, ancestry,national origin, handicap and social or economic status…”

It is the policy of this district to provide, through a positive and effective affirmative action programequal opportunities for employment, retention, and advancement of all people.

The equal employment objective for the Board of Education calls for achieving full utilization of minorities and women, and handicapped persons at all levels of management and non-management andby job classification; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex or age; and to have a work environment free of discrimination.”

A. Contractual Appointments

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has provided the Superintendent of Schools the authority to employ non-administrative staff members between the Business Meeting of the Board of Education and the next succeeding meetingof Human Resources Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Interim Superintendent of Schools has used this authority, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the employment of the following provisionally subject to requirementscontained in Ch. 116, P.L. 1986 and upon verification of experience.

Name/Certification Effective Salary Pro-rated Assignment Replacing Title/Program

Ali K. Barriere 10/16/07-06/30/08 $35,797.00 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech) N-I Guide D Step 1

Quintal Crawford 10/16/07-06/30/08 $35,797.00 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech) N-I Guide D Step 1

Karl Deane 10/11/07-06/30/08 $22,796.00 Emerson P. Sweat 16LDAIDSAL(Teacher Asst One to One) 6 hrs Step 4

Amy DeSantis 09/01/07-06/30/08 $42,849.00 Hubbard M. Lewis 23GLTCHSAL(Math Teacher) BA Step 1

Roseangela Erber 10/15/07-06/30/08 $22,021.00 SBYSP V. Vasquez PLKPCARE08(Caregiver) 7 hrs Step 3

Elderidge Gilbert III 10/16/07-06/30/08 $35,797.00 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech) N-I Guide D Step 1

Rosa Gonzalez 11/26/07-06/30/08 $42,949.00 Jefferson New* 18BETCHSAL(Elementary Teacher – Bil) BA Step 2



Business Meeting -5- November 20, 2007Human Resources

Brandon Groves 10/16/07-06/30/08 $19,094.40 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech - PT) N-I Guide D Step 1

Maurice Hall 10/16/07-06/30/08 $35,797.00 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech) N-I Guide D Step 1

Renuka Johal 09/01/07-06/30/08 $43,049.00 PHS H. Emili 25GLTCHSAL(Math Teacher) BA Step 3

Alica Maulseed 10/16/07-06/30/08 $49,169.00 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Helpdesk) N-I 1 Step 1

Dario Minetti 10/16/07-06/30/08 $49,169.00 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Multimedia Specialist) N-I 1 Step 1

Asia Pearson 10/16/07-06/30/08 $19,094.40 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech -PT) N-I Guide D Step 1

Jo-Rel Wilkins 10/16/07-06/30/08 $19,094.40 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech - PT) N-I Guide D Step 1

Destiny Simons 10/16/07-06/30/08 $19,094.40 IT New* 08IMPRFSAL(Computer/Telecom Tech - PT) N-I Guide D Step 1

Valerie Smith 11/05/07-06/30/08 $22,796.00 PHS New 25LASSTSAL(Media Specialist Assistant) 6 hrs Step 4

*Position approved by Board of Education September 2007

B. Appointments


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following employees as needed with terms as stated, provisionally,subject to requirements contained in C.116, P.L. 1986:

Name Effective Rate of Pay Position Funding Source

Karina Argow 10/15/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEADagamanti Torres 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEANataly Diaz 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAMarcus LaQuer 10/29/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAJacqueem Winston 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAHannibal Trawick 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEATheodore Hoover 10/18/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAMichael Smith 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAJessica Cappelli 10/03/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAMilena Diaz 10/04/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEA




Mercedes Cordova 10/01/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEASahar Simmons 10/09/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEARobin Dickey 10/24/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEADale Sona 10/25/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAErvin Boone 11/21/07-06/30/08 $85.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEABrenda King 11/21/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEALindsey Shevkun 10/01/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAJoseph L. Genise 09/01/07-06/30/08 $100.00 per day Sub-Teacher ELEMSUBTEAMark Simmons 11/21/07-06/30/08 $10.00 per hr Sub-Custodian 31HOURLYBG

(1) Other Appointments – (Correction - rate of pay -Approved July 2007 Agenda- Teachers –Home Instr. )

Name Effective Rate of Pay Position Funding Source

Pamela Baumgartner 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALMelissa Bentley’OHare 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALEva Burroughs 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESAL

Doris Cera 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALRemi Dabney 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALMargery Deane 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALNorris Dow 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALShanisha Evans 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALUlysses Exum 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALRosalyn Gallmon 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALJan Garner-Stansbury 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALBettina Heller 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALPatricia Hembree 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALRoma Hill 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALRechard Leone 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESAL

Jerry Lester 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALPriscilla Miller 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALBrenda Noble 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALPhillip Nwankwo 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALPatricia Paylor 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALSarah Pretty 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALClarence Ricks 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALFrancisco Rovito 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALUpendra Sabat 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALJudy Safi 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALVincent Salvato 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALVickie Settles 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESAL

Fonda Simmons 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALShirlee Smith 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALDarya Stokes 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALRobin Toomer 11/21/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALGregory Thomas 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALJerald Williams 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALNereyda Williams 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALRuth Wright 07/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Home Instr BEDSIDESALBernabe Guardado 09/01/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Translator DISTSUBSECGwen Newby 09/05/07-06/30/08 $27.00 per hr Teacher-Adult School 28AEPRFSRV




C. Leaves of Absence


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following leaves of absence be granted:

Name Position/Location/School Dates

Christina Shissias Elementary/Evergreen School 11/29/07-01/23/08Maternity/FMLA w/pay

01/24/08 – 03/18/08wo pay

Natalia L. Abaris School Psychologist/Early Childhood 10/15/07-01/20/08

Medical/FMLA wo pay

Antoinette Barracato Elementary Teacher/Jefferson School 11/15/07-02/29/08Maternity/FMLA w/pay

03/03/08-04/10/08wo/pay

Muriel Shuttleworth Clerical Assistant/PHS 11/14/07-01/09/08Medical Leave w/pay

Kimara N. Ramsey Kindergarten Teacher/Jefferson 12/10/07-01/03/08Maternity/FMLA w/pay

01/04/08 -03/31/08wo/pay

Guillermo Pena Argueta Kindergarten Teacher/Woodland 10/04/07-10/18/07Personal Leave w/o pay

Dianna Shider Teacher Assistant 09/27/07-11/15/07Medical Leave w/pay

11/16/07- not determined

wo/pay

Vanessa Douge Content Supervisor/PHS 11/27/07- not determinedPersonal Leave w/o pay

Jennifer Singleton Design Coach/C & I 12/24/07-01/24/08Maternity/FMLA w/pay

01/25/08 – 04/08/08wo/pay




Sandra Lindsay Supervisor of Nursing/Spec. Svc. 11/05/07-01/07/08Medical Leave w/pay

D. Return to Work

Name Position/Location Return Date

Delores BrownJohnson Principal/Cook 11/02/07Norman Payne Director/IT 10/08/07Michael Travis Elementary Teacher/Jefferson 11/02/07

E. Transfers/Reassignments

It is recommended that the following transfers of certificated staff be approved for the 2007 – 2008 school year.**Requested by Administrator*Requested by staff memberName From To Effective

Eric Jones II Math Resource Teacher PEA President 7/01/07Curriculum and Instruction PEA

**Nathan McBean Supervisor, Fin. Mgmt. Fiscal Officer 11/01/07Business Office Early Childhood Department

(Title Change Pursuant to Dept. Of Education – Nosalary change warranted)

**Doris Williams Administrator Principal 10/01/07Educational Support Complex Cook School

*Michael Travis Elementary Teacher Elementary Teacher 11/02/07Clinton School Jefferson School




F. Salary Adjustments


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following salary adjustments are approved:

Name Position/Location Rationale From To Effective

Corrine Hardy Bus Aide/Lunch Asst. Align Salary $22,796.00 $30,396.00 + Longevity 09/06/07

Transportation/Maxson to hrs worked Level 6 hrs Step4 Level 8 Step 4

Milagro Henriquez Family Liaison Corrected Salary $37,220.00 $41,220.00 09/01/07

Maxson Guide Schedule G Step 8 Schedule G Step 8

Joeann Brown Data System Technician/ Longevity $ 0 $150.00 07/01/04

Maxson 10 -14 years

G. Resignations

Effective as of close of business on date indicated:

Name Position Reason DateJody Ostroski Science Teacher/Hubbard Personal 12/03/07Valinda Tiller Lunch Rm/Washington Personal 10/24/07Judith-Maria Bellovin Social Studies/Bil/Hubbard Personal 12/21/07Keisha Stephenson Taylor, Ed.D. Supervisor of Professional DevelopPersonal 11/02/07

Breonna Jones Family Liaison/Emer/Jeff Personal 11/29/07Rachel Raimondo Special Education Teacher Personal 12/26/07Morgan E. Lang LDTC-Teacher Personal 12/31/07

H. Retirements

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends and I so move adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the retirement of the following staff member and acknowledgeshis many years of total dedicated service. We extend our sincere thanks to him on behalf of the Board,administrators, staff, students and citizens of Plainfield:

Name Position/School Yrs. In District Effective

Peter P. Sepelya, Jr. Treasurer of School Monies/Bd. Ofc. 7 12/31/07




I. Compensation for Additional Assignments


RESOLUTIONS

All recommendations for special compensation are based on the current PEA contract.It is recommended that special compensation be paid to the individuals listed for the reasons indicated:All amounts to be pro-rated, if necessary.

a. Athletic Department

It is recommended that permission the coaches listed be approved for the 2007 – 2008 school year:Name Activity Stipend

Barry Smith Maxson Assistant Girls Basketball $2,965.00

Gregory McCray Hubbard Head Boys Basketball $3,212.00Jeffrey Perry Hubbard Boys Assistant Basketball $2,965.00Erskine Rowe PHS Varsity Boys Assistant Basketball $4,285.00Scott Gleichenhaus PHS Baseball Head – Varsity $5,635.00Carol D’Amato PHS Softball Head Varsity $5,635.00John Lacon PHS Head Varsity Boys Tennis $5,635.00Lenny Jimenez PHS Head Varsity Boys Volleyball $5,635.00Payton Hines PHS Head Varsity Boys Track and Field $5,635.00Ruth Wright PHS Head Varsity Girls Track and Field $5,635.00Scot Burkholder PHS Head Golf Coach $4,716.00Rupert Crawford PHS Varsity Assistant Girls Indoor Track $3,683.00

Reginald Robinson PHS Winter Weight Room Supervisor $2,747.00Joseph Colodne PHS Winter Weight Room Supervisor $2,747.00Danielle Dorcely Hubbard Middle School Cheerleading Advisor $1,061.00Byron Hamby PHS Varsity Boys Assistant Basketball $4,285.00Keith Pellew PHS Varsity Girls Assistant Basketball $4,285.00Mauri Horton PHS Varsity Girls Assistant Basketball $4,285.00Michelle Shelton PHS Freshmen Girls-Basketball $3,478.00Jared Hillman PHS Varsity Asst. Boys Basketball $3,478.00Randolph Hunter Maxson Middle School Head Boys $3,212.00Allison Serriers PHS Varsity Assistant Boys Swimming $3,683.00Aaron Gibbs Head Middle School Swimming $3,212.00Damien Carpenter Middle School Assistant Swimming $2,965.00Gregory Powell PHS Varsity Assistant Wrestling $3,683.00Pedro Aguayo MS Head Wrestling $3,212.00Jeanette Fears Ticket Taker $35-$70 per gameEsta Perle Ticket Taker $35-$70 per gameJeanette Fears Site Manager $50.00Esta Perle Site Manger $50.00Paula Young Timer $35-$70 per game




b. Curriculum and Instruction Department

1. It is recommended that permission be granted for the Curriculum and Instruction – Staff Development Department to compensate two staff members for mentoring new teachers who were inthe process of obtaining their standard certificate– Effective School Year 2006 – 2007 – Monday –

Friday – Funded by 03STTECSRV

Teachers – Stipends (Pro-rated – because mentees left district)Zena Young Elementary /Evergreen – Stipend not to exceed $465.00Judith Gray Elementary /Stillman - Stipend not to exceed $800.00

2. It is recommended that permission be granted to compensate the Summer Band Camp staff at $33.00per hr, August 21, 2007 – September 1, 2007, Monday – Friday, the additional monies is owed forservices rendered during the summer “07” session. (Resolution approved August Agenda) Theadditional compensation should be for Anthony Nelson, Asst. Band Director $953.00 and KimMcPhail, Flag and Rifle Coordinator $140.00 - Funded by 26IISTIPEND

c. Clinton Elementary School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted for Clinton Elementary School to add Steven HolmesTeacher Assistant, to its Early Childhood Wrap Around Program. Mr. Holmes will provide childcareservices to Pre-K students afterschool. Compensation will be @ $15.72 per hr for a total cost not toexceed $5,502. 00. Compensation should be effective November 21, 2007 – June 22, 2008 – Monday –Friday – 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Funded by 34ECSPEAST Student enrollment and participation shaldetermine actual staff retained.

2. It is recommended that permission be granted for Clinton Elementary School’s Safety Net Programto continue, so that the AYP is met for the 2007 – 2008 school year. The staff has been trained andresources will be taken from the Coach NJASK Prep series. The Program will begin effectiveNovember 21, 2007 – June 23, 2008, Tuesday – Thursday, 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. –3:45 p.m.Fund Code:14IPTCHSAL Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – not to exceed $1,647.00Aimee Peck Art TeacherAlice Lee ESL TeacherBrian Baker Elementary TeacherCarolyn Kolias Elementary TeacherDaniel Blackman Science TeacherDenise Barnes Special Education TeacherDonald McGriff Elementary TeacherEvarista Plasencia Elementary TeacherFelix Garcia Elementary TeacherJenny Hernandez Elementary TeacherJessica McKenna Elementary TeacherKatharine Horne Elementary Teacher




Kathleen Kowalczyk Technology CoordinatorKathleen Kraft LibrarianKimberly Russell Literacy CoordinatorLois Coleman Elementary TeacherMaria Acero Elementary Teacher

Maria Perez Special Education TeacherMarie Maldonado Elementary TeacherMark Shalaby Special Education TeacherMichael Robbins Music TeacherNancy Salter Elementary TeacherOladele Igodaro Elementary TeacherOnneka Kimble Special Education TeacherRichard Sussman Music TeacherRita Berger ESL TeacherSanjuanita Hana ESL TeacherSarah Brackin Spanish Teacher

Scot Burkholder Physical Education & HealthSetheia McLeod Elementary TeacherTiffanie Frazier Elementary TeacherValerie Atkins Math Coordinator

Teacher Assistant @ $10.50 per hr – not to exceed $640.50Laverne Bright Teacher AssistantTrisma Knox Teacher Assistant

d. Evergreen Elementary School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Evergreen Elementary School to add three teachers

to its Safety Net Program for afterschool assistance to students in grades 3-5 who are not at theproficiency level on the NJASK and students grades K-2 not at grade level. Effective November 21,2007 – May 2008, Tuesday – Thursday, 3:05 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. Funded by 17STIPENDS.Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr - Total cost not to exceed $1,620.00

Yvonne Maynor Elementary TeacherMonique Smith-Brenya Special Education TeacherNicola Sobers Elementary Teacher

e. Jefferson Swing School1. It is recommended that permission be granted for Jefferson Swing School’s Family Friendly

Extended Day Program to add Liz Collocho as a teen mentor to help in the reinforcement of studentsgrades K-5 in the reading and writing literacy skills and extended enrichment of the classroom. Ms.Collocho will be compensated $8.00 per hr at a maximum of $5,280.00. ( Approval OctoberAgenda)Effective November 21, 2007 – June 6, 2008, Monday - Friday 3:05 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Funded by 18STIPENDSStudent enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.(Selected by Teacher inCharge)




2. It is recommended that permission be granted to Jefferson Swing School’s ACE – Achieving CoreExcellence Program (an extension of the Family Friendly Extended Day Program) to add staff tohelp in the reinforcement of the reading and writing literacy skills and extend enrichment of theclassroom, November 21, 2007 – June 6, 2008, Monday – Friday, 3:05 p.m. – 6:00.Funded by 18STIPENDS (Approval October Agenda)

Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teachers –@ $27.00 per hrJanet Banks Art Teacher - total cost not to exceed - $702.00Bridget Molnar Elementary – total cost not to exceed- $5,184.00

Teacher Assistant - @ $10.50 per hr – total cost not to exceed $5,280.00Tameeka Payton

f. Plainfield High School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School to compensate Mr. ErskineRowe, teacher assistant for aiding special needs students off the bus in the a.m. Mr. Rowe shouldbe compensated at $18.99 per hr. and not to exceed $1,709.00. This course of action beganSeptember 15, 2007 – June 22, 2008, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. - Funded by25STIPEND

2. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School to add staff to its afterschool tutorial program. The additional staff will be effective November 21, 2007 – June 20, 2008,Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Funded by 25STIPEND ( Approval October Agenda)Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – total cost not to exceed $5,130.00 eachCarmen Molina ESL TeacherDeborah Johnson Science Teacher

3. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School to conduct Special ReviewAssessment (SRA) for those students who did not pass the High School Proficiency Test (HSPT).The program will be effective November 21, 2007 – June 20, 2008, Monday – Friday – 3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. – Funded by 25STIPENDStudent enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teacher @ $27.00 per hr – Total cost not to exceed $918.00 each

Lenny Jimenez Math TeacherPedro Aguayo Math TeacherLillian Torres Math TeacherMiguelina Landisi ESL TeacherLauren Eskenzi English Teacher




4. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School ABET program to conductafter school tutoring for applied academics. The teachers will assist students in preparing for theHSPA test and all industry exit certification exams in the area of technology. The program will beeffective November 21, 2007 – June 20, 2008, Tuesday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Funded by PERKSALARY100-100

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – not to exceed $3,300.00

Matthew Zullo Science TeacherShaniesha Evans Accounting Teacher

5. It is recommended that permission be granted to Plainfield High School for its Credit RecoveryAfter School Program to add staff effective November 21, 2007 – January 25, 2008, Monday –Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Funded by 25STIPEND ( Approval October Agenda)Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teachers @ $27.00 per hr – total cost not to exceed $3,510.00 eachRobin Toomer Special Education TeacherOscar Feijoo Science TeacherKarina Argow English TeacherJean Petiote Math TeacherVanessa Adams Social Studies TeacherMichael Mason Special Education TeacherLindsey Shevkun Art TeacherPedro Aguayo Math TeacherBarbara Wollman English TeacherGary Montilus Special Education Teacher

John Egekeze Science TeacherJulius Fakinlede Science Teacher

g. Stillman School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Stillman School after-school program to add KarenGee, Literacy Coordinator for assistance to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who were notproficient. Ms. Gee will work with students to build their knowledge base and raise skill levels inareas of concern. Compensation will be @$27.00 per hr and not to exceed $7,290.00. EffectiveNovember 21, 2007 – May 30, 2008, Tuesday – Thursday - 3:05p.m. – 5:05p.m – Funded by 20STIPENDS ( Approval September Agenda)Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

h. Washington Community School

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Washington Community School to add GregoryRuffin as a teacher assistant to its Extended Day Program effective November 21, 2007 – June 6,2008, Monday – Friday. Mr. Ruffin should be compensated at $10.50 per hr for a maximum of $4,200.00 - Funded by 21STIPENDSStudent enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.




i. Student and Family Support Services – 21st Century Community Learning Ctr. Program

1. It is recommended that permission be granted to Student and Family Support Services-21st CenturyCommunity Learning Ctr. Program to revise its work hours at each site for the site coordinators andteacher assistants to November 21, 2007 – June 30, 2008, Monday – Friday, 3:10 p.m. – 7:10 p.m.

The revision of hours is to input data mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education. (GrantRequirements). This program is to plan, implement and or expand projects that benefit theeducational, health, social services, cultural and recreational needs of the community.Funded by 2108NCOORD/2108NASSITStudent enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Teacher @ $27.00 per hr – Site Coordinator – (Hours Revised)Rita Holiday Special Education Teacher – not to exceed $18,792.00(Plainfield High School) (Previously approved on October 2007 Agenda)Brenda Noble Social Studies Teacher – not to exceed $11,772.00 (Maxson Part-Time)Zelda Spence-Wallace School Social Worker – not to exceed $11,772.00 (Maxson Part-Time)

Sancha Gray Design Coach - not to exceed $20,952.00 (Hubbard)(Previously approved on September 2007 Agenda)

Teacher Assistant @ $10.50 per hr – (Hours Revised)- (Previously approved on October 2007Agenda)

Plainfield High SchoolPatricia Evans - not to exceed $8,148.00

Maxson School not to exceed $7,098.00Betty Gissendanner

Haicel Lazala KrohnDaphne AlexanderDionne Luster Harris

Hubbard School – not to exceed $7,098.00Jodi ByersHernando VillafaneKeegan RollinsAliase Anderson Wallace

Hubbard School – not to exceed $8,148.00-(Previously approved on September 2007 Agenda)Cherrie RevesRosita Blackmon

Washington – not to exceed $8,148.00Lupita PadillaNorman WheelerSteven Holmes




2. It is recommended that permission be granted to Student and Family Support Services-21st CenturyCommunity Learning Ctr. Program at each of its sites to add teachers to its Extended Day Programs.Compensation will be effective November 21, 2007 – June 30, 2008, 3:10 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. -

Funded by 2108TNCHER. This program is to plan, implement and or expand projects that benefitthe educational, health, social services, cultural and recreational needs of the community.

Student enrollment and participation shall determine actual staff retained.

Plainfield High School – Teachers @ $27.00 per - hr not to exceed $6,750.00Robin Toomer Special Education Teacher - Tues - FriCurtis Brown Social Studies Teacher – Tues- FriJerry Lester Business Teacher – Mondays - not to exceed $2,430.00

Maxson School – Teachers @ $27.00 per hrSean Huggins English Teacher – Tues - FriDavid Cullen Social Studies Teacher – Tues - ThursGilberto ladino Math Teacher – Tues - Thurs

Diana Saenz-Torres English Teacher – Tues - Thurs

Washington School– Teachers @ $27.00 per hrRegina Postogna Elementary Teacher-Bil – Tues - Fri

J. Intramurals

It is recommended that permission be granted to each school Intramural Units (extra curricular activities, i.e.clubs and teams) to provide enrichment in student’s academic, physical and social skills. Staff should becompensated according to how many units have been worked as per PEA Guide.An intramural unit is valued @ $274.00 - Funded by Each Schools Individual Stipend Account

Clinton School

Nancy Salter Elementary Teacher Enrichment Program 3 units

Cook School

Linda Smith Elementary Teacher Beautification Club 1 unitSarah Pretty Elementary Teacher Student Council 1 unitBrenda Miles Library Media Specialist Student Council 1 unitPamela Westry-Rodgers Elementary Teacher Newspaper Club 2 unitsChristine O’Connell Family Liaison Newspaper Club 2 unitsMichelle Shelton Teacher Asst. Mediation (Peer Leadership) 2 unitsRuth Wright Special Education Teacher Mediation (Peer Leadership) 1 unit

Stillman School

Juanpablo Jimenez World Language Teacher Soccer Club 3 unitsMichael Neshimka Art Teacher Chess Club 3 units




Woodland School

Irene Mitta Art Teacher Art Club 3 units

K. Extra Curricular Activities

It is recommended that permission be granted to the middle schools and the high school extra curricularactivities to provide enrichment in student’s academic, physical and social skills. Staff should be compensatedaccording to agreed upon stipend as per activity and as per PEA Guide.

Hubbard -2006-2007 SY – (Overlooked due to transition in administration)

Damien Carpenter Guidance Counselor Yearbook $ 294.00African Drum Club $ 700.00

Louis Pedrick Math Teacher Yearbook $ 294.00Audio Visual $2,251.00

Kay Rolle’ Lucky English Teacher Yearbook $ 294.00Zakiyyah Wilson Secretary Yearbook $ 148.00Robin Ogburn Family Liaison Yearbook $ 148.00

Plainfield High School

Jill Selby Special Education Teacher Audio Visual $3,511.00Joel Plummer Social Studies Teacher Student Council $3,511.00Shanisha Evans Business Teacher 11th Grade Class Advisor 707.00Sheron Hall Secretary 11th Grade Class Advisor $ 707.00Gregory Thomas Business Teacher Treasurer $2,251.00

Patricia Hembree Social Studies Teacher Yearbook $3,295.00

L. Administrative Appointments

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Yolanda Henry as an AccountingSpecialist, Business Office, effective December 3, 2007, at a salary of $79,490.00 (Step 5, PASA Guide J).

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Bruce Banner as an AccountingSpecialist, Business Office, January 2, 2008, at a salary of $79,490.00 (Step 5, PASA Guide J).



WALK-IN RESOLUTIONS

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following:RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Deborah Cummings Celestand, as a 12-month Vice-Principal at Plainfield High School, effective November 21, 2007 at a prorated salary of $94,250.00+ $2,000.00 longevity - Guide G, Step 0

DID NOT PASS

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, the adoption of the following: RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the appointment of John Martucci, Interim Principal at Plainfield High School, effective December 10, 2007 or until a new principal is recommended by the newSuperintendent. Guide A, Step 7 of the PASA Agreement, $134,960 prorated, plus $2,000 longevity for the

2007-2008 School Year.


RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dr. Roxanne Johnson as Director of Special Services at a salary of $135,000.00 per year (pro-rated) for the 2007 – 2008 school year, starting on orabout January 1, 2008. Dr. Johnson shall be a contracted employee of the Board of Education.

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ms. Antoinette Adams as Supervisor of Special Education at a salary of $112,550.00 (pro-rated) for the 2007 – 2008 school year – PASA Guide Eeffective on or about January 1, 2008.

Administrative Reassignment


RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the reassignment of Mrs. Delores BrownJohnson from theposition of Elementary Principal at the Cook School to Principal on Special Assignment.




M. Administrative – Salary Correction


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that, the Board of Education approve the salary correction of Ms. Elizabeth Filippatos, who wasappointed as Content Supervisor, Special Services (October Agenda) retro to September 1, 2007 $79,240.00(Step 0, PASA Guide K) plus $1,000 (longevity, 10+ years) for a total of $80,240.00.

N. Termination of Staff Members


RESOLUTION

Resolved, the Board of Education approve in compliance of NJ Statute Title 18A the terminations of the listedemployees, due to reasons that are on file with the Board Secretary.

Sharon Kramer, ESL Teacher – Effective November 7, 2007Wayne Brown, TV Production Teacher – Effective November 7, 2007Mary Ellen, Lunch Room Asst. – Effective November 7, 2007Linette Flemming, Bus Driver – Effective October 22, 2007Carmen Echerri, Elementary Teacher- Bil – Effective October 22, 2007

O. Job Descriptions


RESOLUTION

Resolved, the Board of Education approve the following job descriptions:

Assistant Business Administrator – newAll “Management” Job Descriptions




XIV. REPORT OF THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

A. Monthly Enrollment Report

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee reports that on October 2007 there were 7688 studentsenrolled in the Plainfield Public Schools. This compares with 7683 on September 2007 and 6701 on

October 2006. The Enrollment is as follows:

Oct-06 Sep-07 Oct-07

BARLOW 297 255 265

CEDARBROOK 379 367 329

CLINTON 334 332 362

COOK 216 212 215

EMERSON 382 396 399

EVERGREEN 439 417 423

JEFFERSON 380 332 329

STILLMAN 260 261 258

WASHINGTON 428 485 479

WOODLAND 231 214 217

ELEMENTARY TOTAL 3346 3271 3276

HUBBARD 630 594 588MAXON 904 744 743

MIDDLE TOTAL 1534 1338 1331

HIGH SCHOOLGRADE 9 490 515 528GRADE 10 434 469 471GRADE 11 384 408 411GRADE 12 432 378 369SP ED 81 105 96

PHS TOTAL 1821 1875 1875

TOTAL ELEM/MID/HIGH 6701 6484 6482

EARLY CHILDHOOD 1199 1206



Business Meeting -20- November 20, 2007Curriculum & Instruction

B. Report of Special Services

The Department of Special Services presents the following report of October 2007:

Number of Evaluations Completed:

Number of Reevaluation Planning MeetingsCompleted

47

Number of Initial Identification Meetings (K – 12) 16

Number of Initial Identification Meetings(Preschool)

26

Number of Annual Reviews (Mandated yearly) 75

*Number of Initial and Reevaluation EligibilityMeetings Completed

27

Number of Initial and Reevaluation IEP MeetingsCompleted

27

Number of SFSS Meetings Attended 13

Number of Parent Contacts (Non-IEP Contacts) 319

Number of Referrals for Child Study Team Evaluation:School: Number of Teacher

ReferralsNumber of Parent or EarlyIntervention ProgramReferrals

Barlow 1 0

Cedarbrook 0 1

Clinton 0 0

Cook 0 1

Emerson 0 0Evergreen 0 0

Jefferson 0 0

Stillman 1 1

Washington 3 4

Woodland 0 0

Maxson 3 1

Hubbard 1 1

Plainfield High School 0 2

Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) 7 16

Total Number of Referrals from All Sources: 43

Number of New Entrants:Number of New Entrants 10

Number of IEP Meetings for New Entrants 7

*Meetings to determine Eligibility for Special Education and Related Services




C. Services Provision of Special Education Services


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:46 requires Boards of Education to identify and provide for children withvarious disabilities, and

WHEREAS, certain children in this district have been so identified and require special education andrelated services, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, those Plainfield pupils whose names have been certified by the Superintendent of Schoolsand are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Education be provided with:

Tuition and Transportation – Three (3) students

Tuition only – One (1) studentServices – One (1) student

D. Special Services Providers


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the following agency(s) be appointed as a Special Services provider(s) for the Department

of Special Services at the respective compensation rate(s) for the 2007-2008 school year:

Name Service Rate of PayNJ Specialized Child CST Evaluations Conducted $400.00 Per EvaluationStudy Teams/ Katzenbach in Sign LanguageSchool F/T Deaf

Children’s Specialized Assistive Technology & $520.00 Per EvaluationHospital Augmentative Communication

Assessments




E. Revision – Special Services Providers


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Morris-Union Jointure Commission was Board approved on June 19, 2007 to provideApplied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Instruction for autistic students at a rate of $139.00 per hour, and

WHEREAS, as of September 1, 2007 the Morris-Union Jointure Commission increased its rate of payfor such instruction to $149.00 per hour for the 2007-2008 school year, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the Morris-Union Jointure Commission’s rate of $149.00per hour for the 2007-2008 school year.

F. Customized Templates for Data Extraction


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the District requires up-to-date data for the Data Warehouse and state reports and,

WHEREAS, John Lynch of Rediker Software Inc. from Hampden, Massachusetts has previously createdfive (5) templates to extract data from the Rediker System and is willing to design four (4) additionalcustomized templates to export data from the Rediker System to the Data Warehouse at $1,000.00 per

template plus $200.00 per template for maintenance of said templates, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Rediker Software Inc., in the amount not toexceed $4,800.00 and charged to account 11-000-218000-390A-26-0000.




G. Rutgers Graduate School of Education


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Rutgers Graduate School held a graduate course, “Analysis of Mathematics CurriculumII” during the Spring 2007 at the Adult Learning Center for Plainfield Schools teachers, and

WHEREAS, six (6) teachers enrolled in the course, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Rutgers Graduate School in the amount of $10,089.00 and charged to account 110999-223000-320T-26-0000.

H. School Based Youth Services Program – Consultant Services


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the School Based Youth Services Program: Young Men’s Leadership Program’s goal is toempower males to develop a strong inner commitment to accomplishing academic success, leadershipskills, community service, healthy decision-making skills and goal-setting, and

WHEREAS, Matt Stevens of Neptune, New Jersey, an educator with success on the middle, high school

and college levels, has expertise in the areas of critical thinking, personal development, academicsuccess, goal-setting, as well as creating an action plan which can be implemented immediately, and

WHEREAS, Matt Stevens has agreed to conduct a series of after school workshops in said areas forstudents in grades 6-12 at PHS, and Maxson and Hubbard Middle Schools on Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday from November 29, 2007 through December 20, 2007, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment in the amount of $2,000. and charged to account20-675-218000-320A-38-0000.




I. Children’s Book Author and Illustrator


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education and Cedarbrook School are committed to raising the standards andstudent performance in literacy and reading, and

WHEREAS, Cedarbrook School is committed to providing language and visual art instruction thatmeets the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and

WHEREAS, children’s author and illustrator Mr. Chris Soentpiet from Flushing, New York has agreedto make two (2) presentations and one (1) art workshop to all students at Cedarbrook School, grades K-5, on Monday, April 14, 2008 to share his insights into the writing and illustrating processes, and

WHEREAS, Chris Soentpiet’s presentation will celebrate a love of reading and the arts via the use of hismulticultural and historical picture books, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment to Chris Soentpiet in the amount of $1,800.00and charged to account 15-190-10001-590A-1`3-0000.

J. New Jersey Department of Education Guidelines, “School Administrator Procedures:Responding to Critical Incidents”


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education adopt the NJDOE guidelines, "School Administrator Procedures:Responding to Critical Incidents," and direct the Chief School Administrator (CSA) to make saidguidelines applicable to the Plainfield Public Schools, as per New Jersey QSAC requirements.




K. Request for Use of Facility by Woodrow Wilson Liberty Fellowship


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District participates in the Woodrow Wilson Liberty FellowshipTeaching American History Grant as partners with the Trenton and Edison Public Schools, and

WHEREAS, 15 Plainfield teachers are members of the fellowship that share best practices with 25colleagues from the sending schools, and

WHEREAS, the partners host one meeting per year in their respective district, facilitated by SteveMissal, the grant and site coordinator from the Office of Social Studies, and

WHEREAS, all costs including professors, materials, food and custodial overtime are paid for by the

Woodrow Wilson Liberty Fellowship grant, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the use of the Educational Support Complex Auditoriumby the Woodrow Wilson Liberty Fellowship Colloquium on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 8 a.m. -3p.m. at no cost to the district.

L. Out-of-State Travel – Charlotte, North Carolina


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the National Council of Urban Education Associations’ Fall Conference will be held onNovember 27-30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina and it is required that Eric Jones, PlainfieldEducation Association President attend, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Eric Jones to attend the National Council of UrbanEducation Associations’ Fall Conference on November 27-30, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina at nocost to the district.




M. Revised MyLearningPlan.com Center Northeast Regional Conference/Training, Ronkonkoma,New York


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education approved on September 17, 2007 Maria Hunter to attend theNortheast Regional Conference/Training on October 23-24, 2007, and

WHEREAS, MyLearningPlan.com had closed the enrollment for October 23-24, 2007 and will beoffering another conference/training on April 30-May 1, 2008, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Maria Hunter, Administrative Systems SupportTechnician to attend the professional development training in Ronkonkoma, New York on April 30-May1, 2008 at a cost of $549.00 and charged to account 11-000-223000-580-26-0000.

N. Out-of-District Travel


RESOLUTION

1. New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Workshop, Monroe Township, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Thomas Imperato, Plainfield High School Conten

Supervisor to attend the Developing Powerful Student Constructed Responses in MathematicsWorkshop in Monroe Township, New Jersey on December 6, 2007. The purpose of the workshop is tofocus on the nine step program in mathematics that emphasizes the importance of identifying theconcepts in the question; and teaching the concepts through discovery-based, hands-on activities. Alsteps in the program will be modeled; specific questions and activities will be distributed andimplemented in the classroom. The cost of the workshop will be $160.00 and charged to account 15-000-223000-580A-25-0000.



Business Meeting -27- November 20, 2007Curriculum & Instruction(Out-of-District Travel)

2. UMDNJ Advanced PTSM Training, East Hanover, New Jersey

WHEREAS, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) University BehavioraHealth Care–Behavioral Research and Training Institutes (Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth) will be

offering a professional development opportunity Advanced PTSM Training: Protocols for Response toHomicide and Gang Violence on November 28, 2007 in East Hanover, New Jersey; and the Departmentof Student and Family Support Services request approval for Stacy Greene, Elementary Family SupportServices Coordinator, to attend. The cost of the conference has been waived for Mr. Greene due to hisinvolvement with the County Traumatic Loss Coalition, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Stacy Greene to attend the UMDNJ Advanced PTSMTraining, and cost of mileage at $21.92 to be charged to account 11-000-218000-610S-38-0000.

3. Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities Workshop in New Brunswick, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Ms. Nicole Smith, Woodland Elementary SchoolResource Teacher to attend the “Help Special Education Students with Behavioral and EmotionalDisabilities” Workshop in New Brunswick, New Jersey on November 30, 2007. The training is offeredby BER (Bureau of Education and Research). The resource teacher will be able to learn practicastrategies to increase student success when working with emotional and disabled children in a variety ofspecial education and regular education settings. The cost of the workshop will be $195.00 and chargedto account15-000-221000-800A-22-0000.

4. Urban Institute “Breaking Down Walls”, Monroe Township, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Christy Oliver-Hawley, Clinton School Principal toattend the workshop “Breaking Down Walls” on November 30, 2007 in Monroe Township, New Jersey.Some of the topics for discussion are Model Practices in Urban Districts, The Future of the SRA,NCLB and School Restructuring, Middle School and High School Reform and Early ChildhoodEducation. The registration fee will be $135.00 and charged to account 15-000-240000-500A-14-0000.

5. US All Star Track And Field Clinic, Atlantic City, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Payton Hines and Ruth Wright to attend the Athleticsponsored US All Star Track and Field Clinic on December 13-14, 2007 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.The workshop/clinic will help to train the coaches in current rules, regulations, new techniques andcurrent trends in Track and Field. The registration fees will not exceed $200.00 and charged to account11-402-100000-580A-27-0000.



Business Meeting -28- November 20, 2007Curriculum & Instruction(Out-of-State Travel)

6. Rutgers University Discrete Math Workshops, New Brunswick, New Jersey

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve staff members to attend Rutgers University Discrete Mathworkshops on November 15 and 16, 2007 and January 7 and 9, 2008. The workshop will explore a

number of mathematical models that have been devised to determine as fairly as possible how to obtaina group consensus based upon individual preferences in making decisions. There is no cost to thedistrict. Staff to attend are:

November 15th and January 7th Alan Beatty Patricia Easley Francine FrahmRosalyn Gallmon Michele Ginn Patrick GipleSarah Pretty Linda Smith Rebekah Ziegler

November 16th and January 9th Margie Barrett Marcy Berger Maudeline Gyle-Roberts

Sheila Grenwood Kimberley Morris Denise ThirHelen Wiley Jean Williams Eleanor Wilson

7. Medical Educational Services Course, Princeton, New Jersey

WHEREAS, Early Childhood employee Marie Blot is required to attend continuing professionaleducation hours for her Speech Pathology license, and

WHEREAS, Medical Educational Services (MEDS PDN) is offering a workshop, “Preschool ChildrenWho Suffer: Practical Treatment Strategies”, on November 30, 2007 in Princeton, New Jersey at a cost

of $187 ($217 if not paid 10 days prior to the event), now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Marie Blot to attend the MEDS course in Princeton, NewJersey at a cost not to exceed $217.00 and charged to account 20-211-221-320-34-0000.

8. Plainfield High School Debate Team

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve a field trip from PHS for Saturday, November 10, 2007through Sunday, November 11, 2007, for thirty students and three chaperones to attend the Mid-AtlanticJunior States of America Fall Convention at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The purposeof the trip is for students to participate in a series of debates or thought talks as either main speakers ormoderators and attend a lecture of a United States Senator. Departure is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. fromthe PHS parking lot on November 10, 2007 with a return at approximately 6:00 p.m. on November 11,2007. The cost of the trip (lodging for chaperones) is in the amount not to exceed $275.00 and chargedto account 15-401-100000-500A-25-0000. Lodging for students will be paid through fundraisingactivities and donations. Transportation will be provided by a Board vehicle.




O. Plainfield Teen Parenting Advisory Board Donation


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Teen Parenting Advisory Board is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission isto provide support and encouragement that enables school-aged parents to successfully meet theirparenting, educational, vocational and health care responsibilities, and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Teen Parenting Advisory Board has been a long standing supporter of thePlainfield Teen Parenting Program, a component of the School Based Youth Services Program, whichprovides comprehensive support services for parenting teenagers and their children to assist them incontinuing and completing their high school education, and

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Teen Parenting Advisory Board wishes to provide monetary support to the

Infant Toddler Center (which is conveniently located in Plainfield High School and is designed tostimulate learning and enhance the physical, social and emotional development of those enrolled) bydonating $10,000.00 to be used for minor center repairs (needed to meet Department of Human ServicesChild Care Licensing Code), purchase of food/meals for the infants and other needed supplies, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education on the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent graciouslyaccepts the donation of $10,000.00 from the Plainfield Teen Parenting Advisory Board with heartfeltthanks.




P. Approval for Submission of Applications for Special State, Federal, Private and FoundationFunds


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Interim Superintendent of Schools to submit thefollowing application for special county, state and federal funds to support the educational programs inthe district.

Funding Source Program Description Administrators Amount

New Jersey Department The NJ Department of Children Anna Belin-Pyles $2,000,000.00Of Children and and Families (DCF) Division Kathy Brown-Bragg

Families Division of of Prevention and CommunityPrevention &Community Partnerships for the purpose of Partnerships supporting Evidence-Based

School Linked PreventionServices targeted for elementaryschool aged children includingchildren enrolled inpre-kindergarten, kindergarten.



Business Meeting -31- November 20, 2007(Finance)

XV. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

A. Reports of the Board Secretary and TreasurerThe Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

(1) August 2007

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.2h, the Board of Education has received the report of theBoard Secretary for the month of August 2007, and

FUND CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION

BALANCE FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

(11) Current Expense 290,322.83 33,460,082.70 32,801,726.08

(12) Capital Outlay - 68,266.60 -

(13) Special Schools - 239,334.93 -

(15) Reform Schools 7,154,048.11 61,009,816.30 0.48

Capital Reserve

(20) Special Revenue Fund (2,329,303.73) 11,618,219.57 734,849.87

(30) Capital Project Fund 119,024.36 - 1,027.16

(40) Debt Service Fund (491,527.36) (63,756.36) 266,491.15

(50) Enterprise Fund (54,232.85) 3,316,631.94 25,505.82

TOTAL 4,688,331.36 109,648,595.68 33,829,600.56

and,

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary has certified that, as of the date of thereport, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed theamount appropriated by the district board of education, and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of Education on thecash balance in the various Board of Education bank accounts, and

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary’s Report and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the stated period werein agreement, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they beattached to and made part of the record of this meeting; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Education certifies in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4 that sufficienfunds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Interim Superintendent to initiate whatever actions maybe determined to be appropriate to comply with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4I and N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(b).



Business Meeting -32- November 20, 2007(Finance – Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports)

(2) September 2007

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.2h, the Board of Education has received the report of the

Board Secretary for the month of September 2007, and

FUND CASH BALANCE

APPROPRIATION

BALANCE FUND BALANCE

(10) General Current Expense Fund

(11) Current Expense 4,134,075.90 17,209,653.22 16,500,318.75

(12) Capital Outlay - 68,266.60 -

(13) Special Schools - 152,860.26 -

(15) Reform Schools 623,434.46 - 0.48

Capital Reserve

(20) Special Revenue Fund 280,031.31 7,898,097.02 - (30) Capital Project Fund 119,518.63 - 1,521.43

(40) Debt Service Fund (491,527.36) (61,062.61) 269,184.90

(50) Enterprise Fund 257,180.36 3,316,631.94 339,132.85

TOTAL 4,922,713.30 28,584,446.43 17,110,158.41

and,

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C 6:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary has certified that, as of the date of thereport, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the

amount appropriated by the district board of education, and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer of School Monies is required by statute to submit a report to the Board of Education on thecash balance in the various Board of Education bank accounts, and

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary’s Report and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the stated period werein agreement, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they beattached to and made part of the record of this meeting; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Education certifies in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4 that sufficien

funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Interim Superintendent to initiate whatever actions maybe determined to be appropriate to comply with N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)4I and N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(b).




B. Payment of Bills – October 12, 2007 – November 15, 2007

The Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board Secretary presented certain warrants to the Board of Education with arecommendation they be paid, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to NJAC 6:20-2.13(d), the Board Secretary certifies that with respect to the payment ofbills referenced below no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of NJAC6:20-2.13(a), and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the warrants presented for payment are in order,now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the following warrants be approved for payment, and that itemized lists of the warrants be filedwith the minutes:

On the General Account164945 - 165489

in the amount of $5,375,023.15

On the Capital Projects Account-0-

in the amount of $-0-

On the Food Service Account-0-

in the amount of $-0-

IN THE GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $ 5,375,023.15




C. Non-Public School Technology Initiative Program Agreements


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the I Ams Temple Christian Academy, King’s Temple Academy, and Koinonia Academyand New Covenant Christian Academy participates in the Non-Public School Technology InitiativeProgram, and

WHEREAS, these schools have certified that the agreements contains: (a) a written statement verifyingthat the required conference with the Non-Public School Administrator was held and (b) a description ofhow the technology will be provided to the nonpublic school, and

WHEREAS, the Board has previously approved the Union County Educational Services Commission

for the administration of this program, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approves the Non-Public School TechnologyInitiative Program Agreements for the participating schools located within this district.

D. Speech Therapy Agreement


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the District currently has two Speech and Language Specialist vacancies that it has been unableto fill, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the District to supplement its required speech and language services in orderto meet the Individual Educational Plan for its classified students, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:18A, these services are considered Professional Services andtherefore exempt from the requirement for advertising, and

WHEREAS, the Interim Director of Special Services has recommended to the Interim Superintendent theacceptance of a proposal from Invo HealthCare Associates, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve a professional services agreement with InvoHealthCare Associates effective October 24, 2007 for a period of one year at a fee of $100 per hour forevery hour of speech and language pathology approved by the District plus reimbursement of mileagebetween the District’s schools at the Internal Revenue Service’s rate.




E. 2006-2007 Early Childhood Program Expansion Aid Enrollment Review Report


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the Preschool Childhood Program Expansion AidEnrollment Review report for the school year 2006-07 conducted by the State Aid Audit Unit, Office ofFiscal Accountability and Compliance, Trenton, NJ, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required to accept the State Aid Audit Unit’s review reportwithin 45 days of receipt, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education accept the 2006-07 Early Childhood Program Expansion AidEnrollment Review Report, which contained no specific findings or recommendations requiringcorrective action.

F. Early Childhood Pre-K Provider Classroom Relocation

Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield Public Schools will subcontract to licensed childcare centers to serveapproximately twelve hundred and fifty (1,250) three (3) and four (4) year old students during the 2007-2008 school year, and

WHEREAS, the Abbott guidelines require that all new classes meet the facilities standards according toN.J.A.C. 6A:26, and

WHEREAS, Pre-K provider Neighborhood House Association, has requested that the District allow it totemporarily move four (4) of its Abbott classrooms (60 students) to 220 Front Street while its currentsite undergoes a renovation to its classrooms to meet the new Pre-K facility standards, and

WHEREAS, Pre-K provider Precious Steps has requested that the District allow it to permanently moveits two (2) Abbott classrooms (30 students) from 322 Park Avenue to 1504 West 3 rd Street (site of Dawnto Dusk), which meets the new facility standards, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education believes that both of these sites, are suitable for its students and arecritical to ensuring that all preschool students are housed for the 2007-08 year and beyond, and

WHEREAS, the District believes that these facility moves are critical in ensuring that all preschoolclassrooms meet the new facility standards, therefore be it

RESOLVED the Board of Education approve the requests for both Neighborhood House Associationand Precious Steps to move their classrooms such that the new classrooms will meet the new Pre-Kfacilities standards.




G. Early Childhood Report

The Interim Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Plainfield School District, as an Abbott District, will provide full-day and full-yearprograms for all three (3) and four (4) year-olds through subcontracting with licensed childcare centersand in-district preschool classes during the 2008-09 school year, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education requires the submission of the Early ChildhoodProgram’s Plan and Budget for the subsequent year by November 15th, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Plainfield Board of Education approve the Proposed Early Childhood Program AidAbbott District budget for the fiscal year 2008-09 for the Plainfield School District, as follows:

Funding Source Program Description Administrators AmountNJ Department Preschool services to Evelyn Motley $15,035,268.00Of Education, 3 and 4 year oldsOffice of Early for 2008-09 school yearChildhood

H. 2006-2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required to complete an annual Comprehensive Annual FinancialReport and an Auditors’ Management Report on Administrative Findings – Financial Compliances andPerformance by November of each year, and

WHEREAS, the district staff and the auditing firm of Lerch, Vinci, Higgins, LLC have completed saidreports and submitted them to the Board of Education, and

WHEREAS, the Board has publicly reviewed the audit synopsis and the Findings andRecommendations of the Management Report at a meeting held on November 20, 2007 in concert withthe Corrective Action Plan submitted by the Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education accepts the Comprehensive Annual FinancialReport and the Auditors’ Management Report on Administrative Findings – Financial Compliances andPerformance for the period ending June 30, 2007 and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approve the Corrective Action Plan submitted by the InterimBusiness Administrator, Board Secretary, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Audit Synopsis and Corrective Action Plan shall be made apart of the minutes of this meeting.




I. Johnson Jones Architect – Professional Services Agreement


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education approve a Professional Services Agreement with thefirm of Johnson Jones as its Architect of Record for the 2007-08 school year in accordance with the chart of rates on file, not to exceed $175 an hour for the principal partners, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said agreement is being entered into in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.18A:18A-5a.1 and that a copy of the firm’s Pay-to-Play documentation has been received and is onfile in the Business Offices of the Board of Education as required by law.

J. Uniform State memorandum of Agreement


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Plainfield Board of Education acknowledges that the “Annual Meeting BetweenEducation & Law Enforcement Officials” took place on October 30, 2007 between the Interim Chief SchoolAdministrator and the Plainfield Chief of Police, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the “Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement – 1999 Revisions” remainsunchanged, with no additional terms/provisions.




K. 2007-08 Budget TransfersThe Superintendent of Schools recommends, and I so move, adoption of the following:

(1) September 2007RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following 2008 budget adjustments which reflect theappropriations sufficient to meet expenditures:

BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 11, FUND 12 AND FUND 13

September 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION FROM TO

11-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction

11-2XX-100-XXX 11-000-

216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and

Bilingual - Instruction and Other Student Related andExtraordinary Support Services

11-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School

Sponsored Athletics, and Other Instructional

Programs -Instruct

Undistributed Expenditures

11-000-100-XXX Instruction

11-000-211,213,218,219,222 Student Support Services - Attendance and Social

Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other

Support Svcs-Special, Education Media

Services/School Library $ 169,912.00

11-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services and Instructional

Staff Training Services $ 169,912.00

11-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration $ 46,138.76

11-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration

11-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology

10-606 Increase in Maintenance Reserve $ 1,690,006.00

11-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services

11-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services

10-605 Increase in Sale/Lease-Back Reserve

11-000-290-XXX Other Support Services $1,736,144.76

11-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits

11-000-310-XXX Food Services

TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE

Capital Outlay



Business Meeting -39- November 20, 2007(Finance- Sept. Budget Transfers)

10-604 Increase in Capital Reserve

12-000-4XX-933 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Debt Service

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

13-XXX-XXX-XXX TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS

10-000-100-56X Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools

10-000-520-930 General Fund Contribution to Whole School Reform

GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL $1,906,056.76 $1,906,056.76

BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15

September 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007


15-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction $ 840,291.0015-2XX-100-XXX 15-000-

216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial and Bilingual -

Instruction and Other Student Related and Extraordinary

Support Services $ 701,969.00

15-3XX-100-XXX Vocational Programs - Local - Instruction

15-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, School Sponsored

Athletics, and Other Instructional Programs -Instruct

$ 217,857.00

15-800-330-XXX Community Services Programs/Operations



15-000-211,213,218,219,222 Student Support Services - Attendance and Social Work,Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other Support Svcs-

Special, Education Media Services/School Library

$ 15,182.00

15-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services and Instructional Staff

Training Services $ 1,915,758.00

15-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration

15-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration $ 1,008,811.00


15-606 Increase in Maintenance Reserve

15-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services $ 227,304.00

15-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services $ 3,481.00


15-000-290-XXX Other Support Services $ 342,127.00

15-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits





Business Meeting -40- November 20, 2007(Finance- Sept. Budget Transfers)

Capital Outlay


15-604 Interest Deposit to Capital Reserve

15-XXX-XXX-73X Equipment

15-000-4XX-XXX Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services

15-000-4XX-931 Capital Reserve-Transfer to Capital Projects



WHOLE SCHOOL REFORM GRAND TOTAL $2,636,390.00 $2,636,390.00

(2) October 2007

RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve the following 2008 budget adjustments which reflect theappropriations sufficient to meet expenditures:

BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 11, FUND 12 AND FUND 13

October 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007


11-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction

11-2XX-100-XXX 11-000-216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial andBilingual - Instruction and Other Student Relatedand Extraordinary Support Services


11-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, SchoolSponsored Athletics, and Other InstructionalPrograms -Instruct




11-000-211,213,218,219,222 Student Support Services - Attendance andSocial Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special, EducationMedia Services/School Library

11-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services andInstructional Staff Training Services

$40,000.00

11-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration

11-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration

11-000-25X-XXX Central Svcs & Admin Info Technology $ 6,914.00



Business Meeting -41- November 20, 2007(Finance- Oct. Budget Transfers)


11-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services

11-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services $6,914.00


11-000-290-XXX Other Support Services

11-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits $ 40,000.00



Capital Outlay








13-XXX-XXX-XXX TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS

10-000-100-56X Transfer of Funds to Charter Schools

10-000-520-930 General Fund Contribution to Whole SchoolReform

GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL $46,914.00 $ 46,914.00

BUDGET TRANSFERS - FUND 15

October 1, 2007 to October 31, 2007


15-1XX-100-XXX Regular Programs - Instruction $ 155,730.32

15-2XX-100-XXX 15-000-216,217

Special Education, Basic Skills/Remedial andBilingual - Instruction and Other Student Relatedand Extraordinary Support Services

$27,526.00


15-4XX-100-XXX School-Spon. Co/Extra-Curr. Activities, SchoolSponsored Athletics, and Other InstructionalPrograms -Instruct






Business Meeting -42- November 20, 2007(Finance- Oct. Budget Transfers)

15-000-211,213,218,219,222 Student Support Services - Attendance andSocial Work, Health, Other Support Svcs-Regular, Other Support Svcs-Special, EducationMedia Services/School Library $ 3,516.70

15-000-221,223 Improvement of Instruction Services and

Instructional Staff Training Services

$

102,055.1215-000-230-XXX Support Services - General Administration

15-000-240-XXX Support Services - School Administration $26,148.90



15-000-26X-XXX Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services $3,517.00

15-000-270-XXX Student Transportation Services


15-000-290-XXX Other Support Services15-XXX-XXX-2XX Personal Services - Employee Benefits



Capital Outlay








WHOLE SCHOOL REFORM GRAND TOTAL $159,247.02 $ 159,247.02

L. Out-of-District Travel – School Transportation


RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve Margaret O’Keeffe, Transportation Supervisor, to attendthe School Transportation Supervisor general meeting to be held in Olde York Country Club, ColumbusNew Jersey on December 7, 2007. The purpose of the meeting is to receive State updates from theOffice of Pupil Transportation, Motor Vehicle Commission updates, Department of Transportationaudits and National Safety Compliance. The total cost of the meeting is $65.64, to be charged toaccount 11-000-270000-593T-30-0000.




XVI. REPORT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE

A. Adoption of Policies – Second Reading


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the policies listed below and finds them acceptable forthe management and operation of the Plainfield Public Schools, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education now finds it necessary that these policies be implemented, nowtherefore be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve, on second reading, the following policies:

Policy Number Title

3000/3010 Concepts and Roles in Business and Non-Instructional New Operations: Goals and Objectives

3250 Income from Fees, Fines Charges New 3260/3270 Sale and Disposal of Books, Equipment and Supplies: New

Sale, Licensing and Rental of Property3280 Gifts, Grants and Bequests New 3326 Payment for Goods and Services New 3450 Money in School Buildings New 3514 Equipment New 3542 Food Service New 3571.4 Audit New 4112.4 Employee Health New 4138 Non-School Employment New 4138.2 Private Tutoring New 4215 Supervision New 4216 Evaluation New 4222 Non-Instructional Assistants New 4231/4231.1 Staff Development: Inservice Education/ Visitations/ New

Conferences6142.6 Basic Skills New 6162.5 Research New

6171.1 Remedial Instruction New 6178 Early Childhood Education/Preschool New 7110 Long Range Facilities Planning New

9322 Public and Executive Sessions Amended




XVII. REPORT OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

A. Submission for Final Educational Review – Woodland Elementary School


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education previously adopted a revised long range facilities plan which called foran addition and renovations to Woodland Elementary School, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the administration in conjunction with the NJ SchoolsDevelopment Authority to submit to the NJ Department of Education plans for the addition and renovationsto Woodland Elementary School for final educational review and approval.

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

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